as in birth
the act or instance of being born
my father and grandparents were proud observers of my nativity
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The intricate gold ensemble, designed by Dolce & Gabbana, included a headpiece that featured an entire nativity scene.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Each year around Christmas, Ruiz usually puts up a nativity scene in her home, keeping it in place until Feb. 3, the day after the Christian holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus Christ at the temple.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
Bahr regularly posts fresh photos of his nativities on Instagram and Facebook.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
When Did December 25 Become Christmas Day? While the Romans were toasting Sol Invictus on December 25, Christian leaders were debating when the nativity occurred.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Each year around Christmas, Ruiz usually puts up a nativity scene in her home, keeping it in place until Feb. 3, the day after the Christian holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus Christ at the temple.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
Bahr regularly posts fresh photos of his nativities on Instagram and Facebook.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
When Did December 25 Become Christmas Day? While the Romans were toasting Sol Invictus on December 25, Christian leaders were debating when the nativity occurred.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
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“Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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